Legislative Update: Housing and participating in the legislative process
Friends and neighbors, The 2023 legislative session started on January 9th. Some of you may be interested in participating in the legislative process. There are several ways to stay informed...
Missed our Virtual Town Hall? – Watch it now!
If you were unable to join us last night, you can watch the recording of the entire event here:
21st District Virtual Town Hall on April 21st!
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The 2022 session was both historic and productive, with major wins going far beyond what is normally expected during a short, 60-day session. Please join us...
Budgets Edition Report to the 21st District
Dear friends and neighbors, We know it has been hard for you and your family. The past two years have been rough, our nation is experiencing inflation, and too many...
Video Update: Peterson on rent increase notices and name change order fees
Rep. Strom Peterson, D-Edmonds, talks about recent floor activity due to the house of origin cutoff; his bill about landlords giving notice of rent increase not surviving cutoff (HB 1904);...
Serving Washington: housing and homelessness, climate action, worker protections
Dear Friends and Neighbors, We’re now more than halfway through this year’s legislative session. As I’ve mentioned before, our time in session this year is short, but the list of...
Rep. Peterson on Solitary Confinement, Feeding Children & Policy Committee Cutoff
Rep. Strom Peterson, D-Edmonds, talks about his bill concerning solitary confinement (HB 1756); increasing participation from public schools in the community eligibility provision of the United States department of agriculture...
Virtual Town Hall on Monday; updates from the legislative session
Dear Friends and Neighbors, With about one third of this “short” legislative session behind us, House Democrats are making good progress on many important issues facing families in our state....
Ask STROM 1: Renters’ Protections, WA Cares Reforms, & Staffing Standards
Rep. Strom Peterson, D-Edmonds, responds to constituent emails on his legislation to protect tenants from excessive rent increases, the two bills recently passed to make necessary changes to the WA...
Rep. Peterson on Protecting tenants & extending assistance for families
Rep. Strom Peterson, D-Edmonds, talks about the need to protect tenants from excessive rent (HB 1904); and extending assistance to families (HB 2048).
Newsletter: Moving forward for EVERYONE this session
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The legislative session started this week, and while this may be a “short” session, the list of challenges before us is long. This year, we will focus...
AN UPDATE ON INSURANCE RATES
Dear friends and neighbors, Washington state’s Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) recently issued an emergency rule to prevent credit scores from being used to determine insurance premiums. This might...
MEDIA ADVISORY: 21st District Telephone Town Hall on Monday, June 28, at 5:30 PM
Who: Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self, Rep. Strom Peterson and Sen. Marko Liias What: 21st Legislative District Telephone town hall meeting. When: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 28, 2021. Why:...
Join our telephone town hall on Monday evening
Dear neighbors, With the 2021 session behind us and before we get into full-on summer mode, we feel this is a god time for a check-in. Please join us and...
2021 Session Report to the 21st Legislative District
Click HERE or on the button below to read the report. .
Rep. Peterson on 2021 Legislative Session Highlights
From taking steps to fix the state’s tax code, to addressing housing and homelessness, to adopting environmental standards, among other things, Rep. Strom Peterson, D-Edmonds, shares some of this session’s...
Rep. Peterson talks about legislation protecting your rights and addressing food insecurity
Rep. Strom Peterson, D-Edmonds, talks about house bills that ensure accountability with interrogations with police officers, protecting tenants’ rights, and addressing food insecurity.
Report to the 21st District: SPECIAL BUDGETS EDITION
Dear Friends and Neighbors, When we opened the session in January, the Washington economy was reeling. Today, thanks to Washington’s strong business climate, the resiliency of its people, and an...
Report to the 21st District: SPECIAL BUDGETS EDITION
Dear Friends and Neighbors, When we opened the session in January, the Washington economy was reeling. Today, thanks to Washington’s strong business climate, the resiliency of its people, and an...
YOU’RE INVITED: 21st District Telephone Town Hall Thursday @ 6:05pm
Dear Friends and Neighbors, We hope you can join your 21st Legislative District state legislators for a Telephone Town Hall this Thursday, March, 25 at 6:05pm for an update on...
Ask STROM 3: Plastics Pollution & Capital Gains Tax
Rep. Strom Peterson, D-Edmonds, talks about Senate Bill 5022 concerning the management of certain materials to support recycling and waste, and litter reduction. He also discusses Senate Bill 5096, concerning...
MEDIA ADVISORY: 21st District Telephone Town Hall on Thursday, March 25 @ 6:05 p.m.
Who: 21st Legislative District delegation: Sen. Marko Liias, Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self and Rep. Strom Peterson What: Telephone town hall meeting. When: 6:05 – 7:05 p.m. Thursday, March 25, 2021. Where: Calls...
Rep. Strom Peterson’s Legislative Update: Bills in the Senate
Rep. Strom Peterson, D-Edmonds, talks about the bills he sponsored that are currently under consideration in the Senate, including recording interrogations, security deposit waivers, drug take back program, and overdose...
Two keys for economic recovery: affordable child care and secure housing
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Earlier this week we passed another deadline in the legislative session that we call the “house of origin” cutoff. With some exceptions for bills related to...